Every media headline is calling it a “buyout” but when you read the actual email from OPM it’s simply an offer to telework until September. No cash buyout.
No, all Federal employees will not be returning full-time. There is no office space, and there's a contract. All he can do is make managers/non-bargaining employees return since some managers have some kind of office space. But all employees? It's not happening. OPM already tried
The OPM email to federal employees is not offering a buy out. If you’re reporting that, it’s inaccurate. The “deferred resignation” offer specifically requires people to continue working through September 25, 2025, & only exempts them from *in-person* work requirements.
Y’all, it’s happening. My son called me about spending Christmas with his girlfriend’s family. He asked if it was okay with me, and I said absolutely not. I’m not okay with it. I think I teared up a little bit. I don’t care about him missing any other holiday, but not this one.